Swim Instructor

Swim Instructor

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey.

Job Description Summary

Develop and teach private and group swim lessons for the Penn community. Students range from infants to adults.

Responsibilities

Instruction

• Assisting clients in achieving their swimming goals
• Providing support and encouragement when teaching skills
• Maintaining a courteous and polite demeanor
• Attending a swim instructor staff meeting once per semester

Administrative Tasks

• Keeping accurate records of lessons
• Updating a client roster in google sheets regularly
• Scheduling lessons with clients
• Reading and responding to emails about available clients
• Completing report cards for group lessons participants

Qualifications

Candidates for this position should have prior group or private lesson teaching experience. It is encouraged that they be former swimmers of any level and/or hold a swim lesson instructor certification; however, prior experience is not required. Candidates will be asked about their swim instruction knowledge and asked to swim. Candidates should be prepared to provide a resume and references upon request.

Job Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School: Division of Recreation & Intercollegiate Athletics

Pay Range: $7.25 - $22.00 Hourly Rate